Species Griffithsina brisbanica Stanisic, 2010
Griffithsina brisbanica, dorsal view. Diameter of shell: 19.5 mm
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Griffithsina brisbanica, ventral view.
Griffithsina brisbanica, apertural view.
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Species Griffithsina brisbanica Stanisic, 2010
Brisbane Carnivorous Snail
Compiler and date details
October 2012 - Dr John Stanisic
- Griffithsina brisbanica Stanisic, J. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [134, 571] [etymology: for the city of Brisbane].
Type data:
Holotype QM MO46329, Kenilworth State Forest, Peter Creek Crossing, SE QLD [26°40'S, 152°36'E].
Paratype(s) QM MO14786; QM MO28020; QM MO32277.
Introduction
Griffithsina brisbanica is distinguished from Terrycarlessia bullacea by having stronger radial ribs and weaker spiral striae on the teleoconch. It differs from G. subglobosa by having a larger more glossy shell with narrower umbilicus. Although sculpturally similar to other Griffithsina species., this species is included here with some misgivings (Stanisic et al. 2010).
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Brisbane/Ipswich area to Gympie, SE QLD
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Qld: South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Dry vine thickets, riparian vegetation, under logs, woodland.
Extra Ecological Information
Dry woodland
Diagnosis
Shell medium to large, glossy yellow with darker streaks, globose with relatively deep whorls; protoconch smooth with weak radial ridges, teleoconch sculpture of strong radial ribs on upper whorl surface, more prominent at the suture, and weak spiral striae; umbilicus narrow, V-shaped; diameter 19.5mm.
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General References
Common Name References
Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [134] (Brisbane Carnivorous Snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | ADDED |